GROUP THERAPY SPECIALISTS
Our FACILTATORS
Our group programs are facilitated by experienced, compassionate clinicians who specialise in trauma recovery, emotional wellbeing, and group-based care.
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With deep experience supporting first responders, military personnel, and adults from a wide range of backgrounds, our facilitators create a safe, grounded environment where clients can explore patterns, process experiences, and build connection.
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Their expertise in evidence-based practices ensures each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the group.
Valya Bazalicki
Mental Health OT & Psychotherapist
Valya is a highly experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Gestalt Psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience supporting adults in both individual and group therapy. She is registered with OT Australia, GANZ and AHPRA.
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Valya brings a compassionate, client-centred approach to working with adults experiencing PTSD, trauma, anxiety and depression. Her therapeutic style is integrative and flexible, drawing on a diverse range of evidence-based modalities including psychotherapy, occupational therapy interventions, CBT strategies, sensory modulation, mindfulness-based therapies and trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and TF-CBT.
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At the heart of Valya’s philosophy is the belief that psychological wellbeing is embedded in our need for meaningful, attuned relationships — with ourselves, others and the world around us. Her work is also deeply informed by a long-standing interest in meditation and spirituality, which supports her holistic and grounded style of practice.​
Valya is dedicated to creating a calm, authentic and psychologically safe space where clients can explore emotional patterns, deepen self-awareness and build self-efficacy. Through the group therapy process, she helps participants navigate relational dynamics, core vulnerabilities and limiting schemas while cultivating connection, compassion and sustainable wellbeing.
CLINT miller
Clint brings over 25 years of experience in group facilitation across a wide range of cultural, community, and clinical settings. He specialises in working with First Nations communities, youth at risk, mental health and wellbeing groups, as well as corporate and community-based teams. Across all these spaces, Clint fosters psychological safety, empathy, and inclusiveness — creating group environments where individuals can connect, grow, and feel supported.
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In 2004, Clint co-founded Destination Dreaming, a social enterprise that continues to run ethical immersion programs in Fiji and Timor-Leste. Through this work, he regularly facilitates community engagement and reflection-based learning with students and professionals alike.
Clint’s approach is grounded, human, and values-led. He believes in the transformative power of connection, and brings a strengths-based lens to his work that encourages growth through shared experience. He’s passionate about building inclusive communities that thrive on mutual respect, support, and a sense of enjoyment in life.
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Outside of work, Clint is a dedicated father and active member of his local surf lifesaving and tennis communities. Whether facilitating a group or catching waves, he brings the same core values: honesty, effort, and genuine care for others.
Group Facilitator / Community Engagement Specialist
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Dr Matthew Cox
Matthew brings over 30 years of experience in the outdoor industry, with a career that has moved fluidly between hands-on facilitation and senior academic roles. He has worked with a wide range of groups across Australia, delivering adventure-based programs grounded in resilience, connection and personal growth.
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He is currently a Senior Lecturer at Victoria University, where he mentors the next generation of outdoor professionals in Outdoor Recreation, Education and Adventure Sport. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation and Leadership, a Master of Business (specialising in organisational change, training and development) and a Ph.D. exploring professional identity development in outdoor leadership.
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His academic and practical expertise uniquely position him to understand the transformative potential of nature-based experiences — not only as a teaching tool, but as a way to foster insight, emotional regulation and social connection.
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A certified Mental Health First Aid practitioner and trained Wilderness First Responder, Matthew is deeply committed to expanding access to outdoor engagement as a therapeutic pathway that supports personal growth and community wellbeing. He brings this expertise to Geelong Psychology’s group therapy programs, integrating outdoor principles into evidence-based care.
Outdoor Education Specialist and Senior Lecturer in Outdoor Recreation, Education and Adventure Sport
TIM MURPHY
Tim is a clinical psychologist who specialises in PTSD, anxiety, and mood regulation. He employs evidence-based treatments and has extensive training in group therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Tim is passionate about utilising evidence-based group therapy. Research has shown that group therapy is just as effective as individual therapy, but is often more accessible and affordable. He helps clients leverage relationships in group therapy to learn how to be their best with the people they love. He operates under the belief that no aspect of mental health is untouched by our relationships. Tim's group therapy uses both outdoor and indoor environments, incorporating experiential activities and experiences.
For the past seven years, he has worked as a consulting clinical psychologist for Geelong Clinics’ PTSD program, which is specifically designed for veterans and first responders. Furthermore, he is a member of the Worksafe Clinical Panel, practices privately, and brings over 20 years of experience in consulting for large organisations. Tim is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist, an accredited Clinical Supervisor, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He is also an accredited Blue Hub clinician and a nationally accredited mediator with the Australian Mediator Association.
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